KrižankeIn the Heart of Ljubljana
Križanke are the heart of cultural life in Ljubljana, where unique architecture meets outstanding art. In this special venue, combining Renaissance and Baroque elements, concerts, theatrical performances, and numerous other events of the Ljubljana Festival take place, offering visitors unforgettable experiences in a magical setting.
Ljubljana Festival events at Križanke venue
Raffaele Terlizzi, piano
Award-winning performer and professor at the Conservatory of Catania invites you to an evening of piano virtuosity, expression, and mastery, shaped on stages across Europe, Asia, and the Americas.
Vid Verdinek, saxophone and Tadej Pance, saxophone
Vid Verdinek and Tadej Pance are young Slovenian saxophonists who, through their achievements at competitions and international appearances, are establishing themselves as outstanding interpreters of the younger generation.
Slovenian PhilharmonicThe Stage of Classical Art
The Slovenian Philharmonic is the central Slovenian music institution with a rich tradition dating back to 1701, when the Academia Philharmonicorum was established, making it one of the oldest musical associations in Europe.
Ljubljana Festival events at the Slovenian Philharmonic
Slokar Trombone Quartet
The Slokar Quartet reveals the virtuoso and diverse world of trombones from the Renaissance to the present day.
Ensemble Dissonance
Ensemble Dissonance invites you on a Mediterranean musical journey with top guests from Spain. The concert will be a blend of tradition, modernity, and colorful sonic imagination.
National GalleryHome of Art and History
The National Gallery is the central Slovenian institution for older art, housing the largest collection of visual artworks on Slovenian territory, ranging from the High Middle Ages to the 20th century.
Ljubljana Festival events at the National Gallery
SNG Opera and Ballet LjubljanaA place of elegance
SNG Opera and Ballet Ljubljana is Slovenia’s central artistic institution with a long-standing tradition, dating back to 1892 when the Provincial Theatre Building was opened. Today, it serves as the home of opera and ballet and is one of the most important cultural venues in Slovenia.
Cankarjev domThe hub of culture and knowledge
Cankarjev dom, Slovenia’s central cultural and congress centre, was conceived as a national venue for art, science, and public dialogue.
Ljubljana Festival events at Cankarjev dom
Hector Berlioz: Romeo and Juliet
The 9th Winter Festival opens with Berlioz’s Romeo and Juliet under maestro Charles Dutoit.
First Final Evening of the Ljubljana Festival International Competition – Piano 2026
This year, the Ljubljana Festival's international competition will spotlight top pianists from around the world, who will compete for a prize of 50.000 euros and performances with an orchestra in the final.
Congress SquareA stage under the stars
Congress Square is one of the most important squares in Ljubljana, blending rich history, architectural heritage, and contemporary urban life.
Glej TheatreTheatre without borders
Founded in 1970, Glej Theatre is the oldest non-institutional theatre in Slovenia and one of the first experimental theatres in the former Yugoslavia.
